In such a deeply divisive partisan political era, Governor John Bel Edwards deserves a lot of credit for working across the aisle to achieve considerable progress over the last four years. While we understand the concerns from progressives about some troublesome bills signed into law, we also believe that it’s important to not allow a […]
In last night’s gubernatorial debate we witnessed an articulate and fact-based Governor with a solid record. Also on stage were two Sisyphus’s struggling to push their boulders of Republican rhetoric up John Bel Edwards hill only to see their attempts fail and have to start all over again. There was a clear choice last night […]
The Louisiana Gubernatorial race is heating up. While Governor John Bel Edwards has enjoyed above average approval ratings throughout his tenure, his party affiliation as a Democrat makes him a vulnerable incumbent in a red state like Louisiana.The two Republican candidates know what they have to do and they are not holding back. In a […]
On Sunday, Governor John Bell Edwards announced that Louisiana will receive $94 million from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
Louisiana's unemployment is the lowest it's been since 2008 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On Wednesday, Governor John Bel Edwards joined other governors across the country in announcing January 2019 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “We have to do more to end the heinous crime if sex trafficking,” Edwards said. In his speech, Edwards identified human trafficking as the country’s 2nd largest, and fastest growing, criminal industry. According to […]
On Thursday, minimum wage increases took effect in twenty states across the nation, while in Louisiana the minimum wage remained at $7.25. This year, Governor John Bel Edwards wants to try once again to change that. “A modest but meaningful increase to $8.50 over a couple of years would be the right thing to do,” […]
Governor John Bel Edwards called the lawsuit and Landry's participation in it, "short-sighted," noting that he intends to, "vigorously pursue legislation to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions from losing their health insurance."
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